Dec 29 – Homily – Fr Elias: St. Thomas Becket, Protector of the Church

Homily #141229b ( 15min) Play - Fr. Elias on the life of St. Thomas Becket and how as a bishop he fought vigorously for the rights of the Church in England against the political manipulation of King Henry II, even to the loss of his life. The Church in all ages must be free to do its mission of reconciling sinners to God.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Thomas Becket - Opt Mem - Form: OF
Readings: 
1st: 1jo 2:3-11
Resp: psa 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6
Gsp: luk 2:22-35

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